Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice LLM Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The overall educational aims are to enhance the development of students by deepening their understanding and awareness of the implications of international human rights law and issues relating to transitional justice for states and individuals and to assist students to develop: A systematic understanding and in depth knowledge and a critical awareness of international human rights law and reflect on the possibilities for, and experiences of, human rights protection, especially in conflict and post-conflict situations, or in societies confronting other kinds of problematic transitions. A comprehensive understanding of the process of mainstreaming human rights norms in particular spheres of law and policy in the United Kingdom and/or Ireland other jurisdictions. Originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in international human rights law and transitional justice Conceptual understanding that enables the student to: Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in international human rights law and transitional justice Evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and where appropriate to propose new hypotheses Examine critically the norm setting and law making powers of institutions in Europe and globally

Programme overview

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The overall educational aims are to enhance the development of students by deepening their understanding and awareness of the implications of international human rights law and issues relating to transitional justice for states and individuals and to assist students to develop: A systematic understanding and in depth knowledge and a critical awareness of international human rights law and reflect on the possibilities for, and experiences of, human rights protection, especially in conflict and post-conflict situations, or in societies confronting other kinds of problematic transitions. A comprehensive understanding of the process of mainstreaming human rights norms in particular spheres of law and policy in the United Kingdom and/or Ireland other jurisdictions. Originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in international human rights law and transitional justice Conceptual understanding that enables the student to: Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in international human rights law and transitional justice Evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and where appropriate to propose new hypotheses Examine critically the norm setting and law making powers of institutions in Europe and globally

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements A second class Honours degree or above or equivalent recognised qualification in Law, Social Sciences, Humanities or a cognate discipline. Allowance may be made for special qualifications, experience and background, and students with other academic backgrounds will be considered, where applicants can demonstrate their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) or accreditation of prior learning (APL). English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country

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